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Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Gaupset shines, Bratberg Lund sees red as Norway beat Iceland 4-3
THUN, Switzerland - Norway winger Signe Gaupset made the most of her first start at the Women's Euros, scoring twice and creating two more goals as her side beat Iceland 4-3 on Thursday to make it three wins from three for the Norwegians, who had already secured victory in Group A. Despite Gaupset's tremendous offensive performance, the Norwegians endured a nervy ending as Iceland scored two late goals, including a stoppage-time penalty after Marit Breatberg Lund was sent off for a clumsy challenge. With Iceland playing for pride, having already been eliminated, Sveindis Jonsdottir netted their first goal at the tournament by reacting quickest when Alexandra Johannsdottir's header was spilled by Cecilie Fiskerstrand in the sixth minute. Gaupset, one of six changes from the side that beat Finland 2-1 on Sunday, cancelled out Iceland's opening goal by firing a low volley from a corner in at the foot of the right-hand post in the 15th minute, and 11 minutes later she fired a left-footed drive into the opposite corner to make it 2-1. Gaupset heaped more misery on Iceland by teeing up Frida Maanum for Norway's third goal four minutes after the break, and she set up Maanum for another in the 76th minute. After dominating for much of the game, the wheels came off for Norway late on as Iceland battled bravely, scoring again through Hlin Eiriksdottir in the 84th minute. Substitute Bratberg Lund was sent off in stoppage time for a foolish challenge that resulted in a penalty which Iceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir fired home to make it 4-3, but the Norwegians held on to finish top of the group with a perfect nine points. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Singapore CPF Board uses AI to improve call centre services, prioritise help for less tech-savvy users The Norwegians will be joined in the last eight by hosts Switzerland, who came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Finland and squeeze into the knockout stage. REUTERS
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Tariffs overshadow diplomacy as Asean foreign ministers press on with meetings
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox One topic continued to dominate conversations in and outtside the halls of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on July 10: tariffs. – The second day of the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on July 10 was packed with high-level engagements, including some 10 separate meetings between the grouping and key partners. But despite the intense diplomatic schedule, one topic continued to dominate conversations in and outtside the halls of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre: tariffs. In the media centre, journalists were glued to laptops and phones, tracking updates on how their countries were handling letters from Washington outlining revised United States tariff rates. Eight out of 10 Asean countries have received formal notifications over the past two days, with Singapore and Vietnam's expected to follow soon. Diplomats and ministers, too, appeared preoccupied, with the mood reflected in several speeches delivered during the day. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met regional ministers at the Asean Post-Ministerial Conference on July 10, defended the tariff hikes as necessary for fairer trade. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said US President Donald Trump believes the state of global trade is unfair to America, and that for far too long, imbalances have been allowed to develop. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Spike in piracy, armed robbery cases in straits of Malacca and Singapore in first half of 2025 Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Singapore Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? 'So this is a globalised effort to reset US trade in a way that's beneficial to the United States. And not just in dollars and cents, but also in our own domestic industrial capacity. So this has been made clear to countries around the world,' he said. For Asean, the US' trade policy upheaval has been a reminder of how external shocks can hijack even the most meticulously planned diplomatic calendar. President Donald Trump on July 8 announced hefty levies of between 25 per cent and 40 per cent on six Asean nations. Singapore has not received any formal notification from the White House. Ms Joanne Lin from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute pointed out how the timing of the US announcements, just before and during the meetings, only heightened the buzz surrounding the issue. Diplomats noted that while discussions on digital trade, energy cooperation, and Timor-Leste's upcoming accession to Asean were ongoing, tariffs were never far from people's minds. Observers whom I was in touch with throughout the day commented about how the issue has dominated regional discourse, pushing aside other priorities Asean had hoped to advance. 'Tariffs have dominated the regional discussion, which is to be expected with Trump's insistence to reset world trade in favour of the US,' said Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, a senior international affairs analyst at business consultancy Solaris Strategies Singapore. 'Attention is being diverted from other issues, and it seems like the Asean Chair feels that the tariff issue is the most pressing right now, compared to the rest.' Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, which chairs Asean, on July 9 urged the group to 'act with purpose' and enhance trade among one another in the face of global uncertainty. He zeroed in on trade, and described tariffs, export restrictions and investment barriers as 'the sharpened instruments of geopolitical rivalry'. Datuk Seri Anwar said: 'As we navigate external pressures, we need to fortify our internal foundations. Trade more among ourselves, invest more in one another, and advance integration across sectors with resolve.' While Asean has not adopted a common stance, the uneven impact of the new tariffs and the pursuit of individual deals by countries such as Vietnam have tested the grouping's ability to maintain a united position. But rather than derailing cooperation, this has sharpened the urgency to deepen regional economic integration. Compared with the full implementation of Asean's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar – long stalled by internal divisions and the bloc's principle of non-interference – deeper trade cooperation may be a more achievable common goal. The collective, though varied, pain felt across Asia may even provide renewed impetus for China and Asean to push the Code of Conduct (COC) negotiations past the finish line. The COC is meant to manage tensions in the South China Sea, where there are overlapping maritime claims. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at a meeting with Asean leaders, called on the region to resist protectionism and instead champion openness and cooperation. 'Together with the Asean countries, we will promote the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness,' he said. Progress on the COC has been hampered by a lack of consensus between China and Asean, as well as differing threat perceptions and national interests among the group – and this was one of the priorities revisted at the Asean meet. In a meeting with China on July 10, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan called for 'wisdom and prudence' to uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea. He warned that any disruption to the vital waterway could have far-reaching implications for global trade, saying: 'We must therefore ensure that geopolitical tensions do not escalate or threaten to undermine security and global trade in the South China Sea.' As for the headline economic challenge, Asean leaders look set to make the grouping's strongest responses yet to the growing pressure since the Trump administration first floated the tariff policy earlier in 2025. A draft of the joint communique seen by The Straits Times that typically wraps up the full series of Foreign Ministers' engagements indicates that the Asean leaders are set to express concern over the 'unilateral actions relating to tariffs' that are 'counterproductive' and risk 'exacerbating global economic fragmentation'. Top leaders have already signalled the direction ahead: Malaysia's Mr Anwar has warned that the trade conflict is 'not a passing storm' and urged the bloc to 'act with purpose' in strengthening ties within the grouping. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has also issued the call for 'bolder reforms' in the group , including deeper integration, streamlined trade and investment frameworks, and digital connectivity, to bolster the Asean's relevance and resilience. Whatever language makes it into the final carefully calibrated communique, the bigger test lies ahead. Asean has shown it can speak with one voice, the challenge is now how to translate that into tangible, collective action. This means facilitating cross-border business operations within the South-east Asia, reducing trade and investment barriers, and enhancing regulatory coordination. Steps are already under way to achieve this. For instance, in the realm of digital payments, several Asean countries have begun linking their national payment systems, allowing users to make cross-border transactions using QR codes or mobile apps, making trade and travel more seamless across the region. As economic pressures intensify and partners look for direction, the world will be watching not just what the region says, but how it moves.
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Northmore to debut for England as only change against Argentina
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 3 - Harlequins v ASM Clermont Auvergne - Twickenham Stoop, London, Britain - January 18, 2020 Harlequins' Luke Northmore scores their first try Action Images via Reuters/Adam Holt/File Photo Luke Northmore will make his debut at centre as the only change to the England matchday 23 to face Argentina in the second test in San Juan on Saturday, replacing the injured Henry Slade in the starting XV. Coach Steve Borthwick has kept faith in the team that outclassed Argentina 35-12 in the first test last weekend, despite the fact they are missing a host of players on tour with the British & Irish Lions in Australia. "Saturday's match in San Juan is another great challenge," said Borthwick. "The players have trained with real focus and intensity this week, determined to keep improving in every area. "We're expecting a tactical battle as well as a tough, physical contest, and everyone is excited for what should be a fantastic test match." Harlequins centre Northmore, 28, will partner Seb Atkinson in the midfield, with George Ford at flyhalf and Ben Spencer in the number 10 jersey. The back three contains wingers Will Muir and Tom Roebuck, with Freddie Steward at fullback. Jamie George is at hooker with props Fin Baxter and Joe Heyes either side of him, and Charlie Ewels and Alex Coles make up the second row. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Spike in piracy, armed robbery cases in straits of Malacca and Singapore in first half of 2025 Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Singapore Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Tom Willis is at number eight, with Ben Curry and Sam Underhill the two flankers. There is no change to the bench, retaining a 6-2 split between forwards and backs. Ford and George will again act as co-captains. After this weekend, England's summer tour concludes with a match against the United States in Washington D.C. on July 19. England team: 15–Freddie Steward, 14–Tom Roebuck, 13–Luke Northmore, 12–Seb Atkinson, 11–Will Muir, 10–George Ford, 9–Ben Spencer, 8–Tom Willis, 7–Sam Underhill, 6–Ben Curry, 5–Alex Coles, 4–Charlie Ewels, 3–Joe Heyes, 2–Jamie George, 1–Fin Baxter Replacements: 16–Theo Dan, 17–Bevan Rodd, 18–Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 19–Chandler Cunningham-South, 20–Guy Pepper, 21–Alex Dombrandt, 22–Jack van Poortvliet, 23–Cadan Murley. REUTERS
